Ruger also ensures that AFN “solutions provide a way to manage, audit and report on OH&S standards” on an enterprise level across multiple sites, which “is essential for mining businesses as so many are multi-national organisations.

This year's AFN Convention will feature all of the traditionally expected events--including a wide array of speakers that includes government leaders, national representatives and Native leaders--as well as a statewide tribal leaders forum, two nights of traditional dance performances called Quyana Alaska, an exhibit of Native corporations and pertinent organizations, an interactive health fair and three nights of the state's largest Alaska Native arts and crafts show.

INAC sources say 2004-05 funding for the AFN from the department is $9 million, but Dianne Laursen, an INAC communications officer, said negotiation on special programs continues on a project by project basis.

AFN is executing on its growth plan which includes expansion of its optical infrastructure, construction of 55-carrier grade points-of-presence and delivery of leading edge network services including optical waves, private lines, co-location and local access.

AFN produces and markets specialty materials composed of high performance fibers such as carbon and aramid for use in defense, aerospace, automotive, sporting goods and other specialized industrial applications.

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